Basket - three feet - swing handle - .875 (84 Zolotniki) silver - Bobon or Caviar basket
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Russian solid silver bonbon basket in 875 silver with a gilt interior, standing on three feet with a swing handle, featuring a scalloped rim and scroll motifs, hallmarked with the Soviet star and hammer and sickle, 875 fineness and Leningrad assay office marks, dating from circa 1960–1980, height 13.5 cm, diameter 13.5 cm, weight 158 g, in very good condition with minor signs of ageing.
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Russian Silver Bonbon Basket with Gilt Interior – 875 Silver – Leningrad Assay Office – USSR – ca. 1960–1980
An elegant Russian solid silver bonbon basket crafted in 875 silver, bearing the official Soviet hallmark with the star, hammer and sickle, together with the 875 fineness mark and the Leningrad assay office mark.
The basket stands gracefully on three feet and features a beautifully shaped scalloped rim decorated with refined scroll motifs. A movable swing handle with spherical terminals completes the elegant design. The interior has been richly gilded (vermeil), creating a beautiful contrast with the polished silver exterior while traditionally protecting the silver surface from food acids.
Originally intended for serving chocolates, Caviar , sugar cubes, confectionery or small delicacies, today it also makes an attractive decorative object or centerpiece.
Russian silver from the Soviet period has become increasingly sought after thanks to its excellent craftsmanship, substantial silver content and distinctive historical hallmarks.
Condition
Very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and careful use. Minor surface scratches are visible to the gilt interior, mainly on the base, consistent with use. No significant dents or repairs. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.
Dimensions
Height with handle: approx. 13.5 cm
Height without handle: approx. 5.5 cm
Diameter: approx. 13.5 cm
approx. 157 gram
Hallmarks
875 silver standard
Soviet star with hammer and sickle
Leningrad assay office mark
Soviet Union, circa 1960–1980
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Russian Silver Bonbon Basket with Gilt Interior – 875 Silver – Leningrad Assay Office – USSR – ca. 1960–1980
An elegant Russian solid silver bonbon basket crafted in 875 silver, bearing the official Soviet hallmark with the star, hammer and sickle, together with the 875 fineness mark and the Leningrad assay office mark.
The basket stands gracefully on three feet and features a beautifully shaped scalloped rim decorated with refined scroll motifs. A movable swing handle with spherical terminals completes the elegant design. The interior has been richly gilded (vermeil), creating a beautiful contrast with the polished silver exterior while traditionally protecting the silver surface from food acids.
Originally intended for serving chocolates, Caviar , sugar cubes, confectionery or small delicacies, today it also makes an attractive decorative object or centerpiece.
Russian silver from the Soviet period has become increasingly sought after thanks to its excellent craftsmanship, substantial silver content and distinctive historical hallmarks.
Condition
Very good vintage condition with normal signs of age and careful use. Minor surface scratches are visible to the gilt interior, mainly on the base, consistent with use. No significant dents or repairs. Please examine the photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the description.
Dimensions
Height with handle: approx. 13.5 cm
Height without handle: approx. 5.5 cm
Diameter: approx. 13.5 cm
approx. 157 gram
Hallmarks
875 silver standard
Soviet star with hammer and sickle
Leningrad assay office mark
Soviet Union, circa 1960–1980
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
158 g
Silver type
.875 (84 Zolotniki) silver
Title additional information
Bobon or Caviar basket
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Russia
Material
Gold plated, Silver
Model
three feet - swing handle
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
13.5 cm
Width
13.5 cm
Depth
13.5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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